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Democracy is becoming lost

Local Commentaries

I am a 92-year-old resident of Warren who is deeply troubled by developments happening under our current administration. So much is at stake as this administration takes liberties that threaten the fabric of our democracy and the well-being of Pennsylvanians, some of which include: — Climate Action and Scientific Research. On his first day in office, President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement for the second time, claiming it represented an “unfair, one-sided rip-off.” This withdrawal, which will be formalized this month, removes America from ...

Western Civilization keeps fighting despite threats

Local Commentaries

Will Western Civilization survive the onslaught? Why is the American Left so intent on destroying that which eventually liberated us from serfdom and slavery? Why do they oppose individual liberty? Western Civilization (or Tradition) is set of cultural norms developed over the past 300 years in Western Europe and America, with roots in ancient Greece and Christianity – nowhere else. The core of Western Tradition is the “Enlightenment” belief in the sovereign individual – the assumption that a person has a Right to exist for his own sake, not merely to serve a ...

Our opinion: Replace smoke detector batteries

Our Opinion

The first time most people hear the quiet chirp of a smoke detector in the dead of winter, it feels like a minor nuisance. It’s easy to press a finger to the base, silence the sound and carry on. But each missed beep, every dead battery, and every outdated device represents more than a momentary irritation. It’s a warning sign about life and loss in our homes, especially during the months when cold and dark settle early, and the risk of fire rises with it. Winter is a season of warmth and comfort. But it’s also a season when residents run heaters, use space heaters, light candles ...

Three sheets to the wind

Local Commentaries

I’ve missed that wonderful aroma of sheets and towels coming in from the fresh air. Sadly, my house deed states, “no clotheslines,” meaning no tee shirts flapping in the wind on a sunny day. Generations X and Y have probably never inhaled that glorious smell. Now all our sheets come out of the dryer. The manufacturers have tried, but there is still money to be made by the person who gets that little delight just right. Yesterday, I had reason to mourn the loss of that washday joy – the only good part of the laundry process I remember from being a kid. I was sorting sheets – ...

Our opinion: Energy conflict may be coming

Our Opinion

A Center Square article recently examined the potential conflict between the administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Trump Administration over environmental policy. We have made no secret of our support for developing domestic energy sources — affordable energy is a cornerstone of prosperity for not only employers but the families they employ as well. We support wind and solar projects. We support drilling for natural gas and oil — and believe wholeheartedly that it can be done responsibly, minimizing its environmental impact. We believe everyone should be open-minded about ...

Our opinion: Similar reps, different issues

Our Opinion

Last week in Jamestown, Congressman Nick Langworthy closed his district office on Second Street, Jamestown, after what the congressman said were credible threats. Langworthy said in a news release there had been threats against both Langworthy and members of his staff. A year ago vandalism took place at Langworthy’s Jamestown office while, a short time later, a suspicious package was sent to Langworthy’s Clarence, N.Y., office. There have been no such threats against Congressman Glenn Thompson. It’s 60 miles from Jamestown to Oil City, where Thompson’s nearest district ...